Voice of the people (letter).

They Also Serve

ELMWOOD PARK — When was the last time you thought about federal employees? Most likely, you will answer, "the Oklahoma City memorial service." Yet we touch your lives silently every day. Your life is better because we are here.

Just think a moment. We send your retirement or disability check faithfully each month. We ensure the safety of your water and food (no mad cows here). We heal our veterans when they are ill. We perform medical and technological research. We fight epidemics, cure and prevent diseases. We deliver your mail six days a week. We issue your passport for that long-awaited trip. We guide your plane safely through the sky.

We also explore space. We ensure your safety in the workplace. We fight crime. We manage federal prisons. We assist with national defense. We work in embassies throughout the world. We maintain the national parks and monuments for your enjoyment. We protect wildlife, our natural treasure. We are your neighbors. We are just like you. We go to work each day to support our families. We take pride in our work. Think of us during Public Services Recognition Week (May 6-12). We think of you each day.